Luby, who served from 1972-1980 and now lives in California, said the bag was sold at his mother's old home.

Luby said he had no idea the items still existed.

"He just told me he found it and thought I'd like to have it back," Dennis said. "When I put them in that bag years ago, I didn't want it back. That was something to forget about. Now I want it back, and I'm glad he found it."

The men plan to meet in February for the exchange. Luby hopes he can give the keepsakes to his kids.

"I don't know what to say, except 'thank you Jerami, I really appreciate it, and I will keep this as long as I'm around,'" Luby said.